KERRY TD Michael Healy-Rae believes immigrants that had been bound for the UK will now come to Ireland following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
Voicing his disapproval of the move, he said it would also place the the labour migration of workers between Ireland and the United Kingdom at risk and it is possible that the UK could impose visa requirements upon Irish citizens working there.
“The decision by the British people to leave the European community will have effects far beyond their own borders. We will too be affected by this action,” he warned.
Deputy Healy-Rae said the decision to exit Europe will make it more difficult for Irish producers to export their goods across the Irish sea and industries like agriculture, forestry, fishing, food and textiles would be affected.
“For the United Kingdom to shun these values in favour of their own independent policies formed within regulation from the rest of their community is an affront of our society.
“They have not only abandoned their closest neighbours, but also the entire European community,” the Independent TD said.
